Cdl Driver Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Valid Class A CDL, self-certified with the issuing state as a Non-Excepted Interstate driver.
• Clean and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record and PSP report.
• Meet one of the following experience and age pathways: at least 23 years old with two years of verifiable, full-time tractor-trailer experience; or at least 21 years old with one year of tractor-trailer experience and graduation from an approved truck-driving school, or one year of military driving experience.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively and remain away from home as assignments require.
• Experience performing basic equipment maintenance and identifying mechanical concerns.
• Stable employment history.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and all other required screenings.
• Ability to work flexible schedules within applicable DOT Hours-of-Service limits, up to 60 hours in seven days or 70 hours in eight days.
• Safety awareness, sound judgment, and diligence appropriate to a safety-sensitive position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating end-dump or open-top dump trailers.
• Food-waste, waste-hauling, agricultural, or bulk-commodity experience.
• Experience providing route coverage across multiple locations.
• Familiarity with electronic logging devices and transportation-management systems.
• Experience using manual and electric pallet jacks.
• Customer-service experience within transportation or logistics.
• Tanker, HazMat, or Doubles/Triples endorsements.
• Experience troubleshooting and completing minor equipment repairs.

Responsibilities

• Provide route coverage for open positions and drivers unavailable due to PTO, illness, training, staffing shortages, or other operational needs.
• Load, haul, and deliver food waste on intrastate and interstate routes, completing multiple customer stops as routed.
• Operate Class A commercial vehicles with 30- to 45-foot open-top dump trailers and other assigned equipment.
• Safely operate manual- and automatic-transmission vehicles in compliance with DOT requirements and applicable laws.
• Operate manual or electric pallet jacks as required.
• Use a pressure washer to clean bins and containers, and leave customer locations clean, organized, and free of debris.
• Perform thorough pre-trip, post-trip, and daily vehicle inspections.
• Use basic hand tools to complete minor repairs to company bins and equipment; maintain basic truck equipment and assigned vehicle cleanliness.
• Complete electronic driver logs accurately and comply with Hours-of-Service requirements.
• Maintain contamination reports, service tickets, maintenance records, expense reports, and other required documentation, and submit paperwork accurately and on time.
• Communicate regularly with customers, vendors, dispatchers, and operations personnel.
• Immediately report equipment problems, service concerns, accidents, and injuries.
• Attend and participate in required safety calls, training sessions, and operational briefings.
• Use computers and mobile devices for training, communication, documentation, and expense management.
• Accept alternate assignments and interstate routes based on business needs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $1,700 weekly salary, paid weekly.
• $60 per day per diem while traveling.
• $7,500 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires, paid in installments at employment milestones.
• $1,000 annual retention bonus.
• $150 boot credit.
• PTO and sick time from day one.
• Quarterly regional safety raffle with a $1,000 prize per region.
• Annual regional safety raffle with $5,000 prizes for four winners.
• Annual Apex winner prize of $10,000.
• Comprehensive medical plans, including copay and HSA options.
• Dental and vision coverage for employees and their families.
• 401(k) match of up to 4%.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance options for employees and family.
• Health Savings Plan.
• Family leave.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Professional development, including the Ascend Employee Development Program and access to more than 6,000 professional courses at no cost.
• Employee Assistance Program with counseling and other resources.
• Wellness Program.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Approved transportation and hotel expenses for travel assignments are company-paid.